Gayle King has cleared the air about her CBS Mornings future. On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Variety shared in an exclusive report that “Gayle King Expected to Depart as ‘CBS Mornings’ Anchor Amid CBS News Overhaul.”According to the news outlet, Gayle, who has been recognized as the face of CBS Mornings, “is expected to depart as an anchor of that program next year,” following the expiration of her contract in May 2026. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostResponding to the Variety report, Gayle King told TMZ in an exclusive interview that it was news to her that she would be booted out of the show. While she didn’t flat-out deny the rumors, King revealed that her employers were happy with her work and that she was pleased with her job.“All I can say is this, from what I'm being told inside this building, take a shot. All I've been told by everybody in this building is that they want me here, they like the job I'm doing, and I like the job I'm doing. I'll say this: I like the job and the people I work with, so I don’t know what to tell you. What I'm hearing in the building is not what I'm reading in the press, and what I'm not going to do is negotiate in the media. Not doing that.”She added:“All I know is I am here. I am here and glad to be here.”More details on Variety’s news on Gayle KingOn Thursday, October 30, Variety published an exclusive piece announcing that Gayle King would not be continuing with CBS on her morning news show. According to the news outlet, King might be shifted to a new role within the organization. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostVariety reported that Gayle might take a page from Norah O’Donnell’s book, a former anchor who hosted the CBS Evening News.Following Variety’s report, a representative of CBS News stated that no discussion has taken place concerning King’s contract.“There have been no discussions with Gayle about her contract that runs through May 2026. She's a truly valued part of CBS, and we look forward to engaging with her about the future.”Read more: "CartiYe is 100% happening" - Fans are excited as Playboi Carti shows love to Kanye West during his show in Chicago for helping "change my life"Read more: When did Gayle King and Oprah meet? 49-year friendship explored amid Morning Show host’s reported CBS departure